1930 Ford Other for sale $29,995
| 1930 Ford Other $29,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $29,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Fort Worth, TX |
| Details: |
Remember those cool rods from the 70sand#44; the ones that filled the pages of the programs at the AutoRama each year? This 1930 Ford Model A roadster pickup is the modern interpretation of one of those carsand#44; a neat little truck with 302 V8 power and lots of style. The roadster pickup is one of the most appealing body styles of the dozens that were offered on the Model A chassis. Its sporty but functionaland#44; a combination that works incredibly well either as a restored car or a hot rod like this. It keeps all the familiar Model A styling cuesand#44; so theres no question what it isand#44; but thanks to some subtle tweaks here and thereand#44; it has a definite custom look. The burgundy paint certainly helpsand#44; offering a street rod look without being too flashyand#44; which lets the bodywork simply speak for itself. The body is 100% steeland#44; so it has that authentic look and feel that you cant replicate in fiberglass. Fit and finish are quite goodand#44; and it uses traditional tricks like the pinstripes on the belt moldingsand#44; a custom rear roll pan with built-in taillightsand#44; and a cool vintage trunk in the bed for a bit of enclosed storage. Youll also note that the bed floor is beautifully finished oakand#44; adding to the richand#44; upscale look. The roadster pickup was never known for its larger caband#44; but this one has been skillfully re-engineered to allow taller drivers to get comfortable behind the wheel. Most of that is due to a custom bench seat thats been expertly upholstered in burgundy and gray vinyl with matching door panels. A custom dashboard replaces the simple Model A unit (that was actually the gas tank) and includes a billet instrument panel full of clean Faria gauges. Theres also a tilt steering column with a billet wheeland#44; traditional spoon accelerator pedaland#44; and plush carpets that make the humble Model A feel a bit more upscale. The top is a lift-off piece wrapped in burgundy canvasand#44; so it looks great and doesnt flap aroundand#44; and its worth noting that the original roadster pickups also had lift-off tops; they merely looked like they could fold. In truthand#44; the folding roadster pickup top is a modern inventionand#44; so this rod gets it right. A 302 cubic inch Ford V8 lives under the rounded hood and its a neat fit behind the familiar Model A radiator shell. A big Holley carburetor is fed by new braided stainless fuel lines and a fresh fuel pump and theres an HEI-style ignition system lighting the fires. Finned valve covers have been painted satin black to match the blockand#44; and we dig the industrial-strength look under the hood. Theres a big radiator up front with an electric fan and long-tube headers feed a custom exhaust system that tucks up into the frame for excellent ground clearance. The transmission is an FMX 3-speed automatic feeding what appears to be a GM 10-bolt rear endand#44; which hangs on a 4-link setup and coil-over shocks. Up front theres a traditional I-beam axle with hairpins and a leaf springand#44; and front disc brakes provide plenty of stopping power. The stance is exactly rightand#44; tooand#44; thanks to a big-n-little combination of aluminum wheels and 205/65/15 front and 255/70/15 rear BFGoodrich T/A radials. A cool little truck with plenty of power and upgrades that make it comfortable for anyone to drive. For those who like to be a little differentand#44; this is a great alternative. Call today! |